8.26.2013

Install of the Day !

Hi There . . .

I recently met with a new client and her daughter Carly. It was time for an update. Teenager now, the soft, sweet color scheme just didn't suit her anymore. I loved the stripes she did, but she had outgrown the colors and overall look. Carly was great to work with. I knew from the minute I spoke with her she'd be game (I think she has a little "designer" in her). I wanted to show her three different directions she could go in. While I typical show one design board with some available substations and tweaks, I got a little carried away one day when working on this and came up with three totally different directions. The challenge in this space was space ! There wasn't much of it. We needed to come up with a floor plan that didn't look to crammed but incorporated all her needs. Carly's no. 1 request - orange.

Take a look at my three designs and thoughts on each.

This design incorporated a full size daybed. Not twin, full. Centered in the window with a bold paper as a focal point. This layout left just enough room for a dresser on one side and desk at the foot of the bed on the opposite wall. I chose a strong, graphic patter, no busy windows and a great mis-matched collection of furniture.

In this plan, I turned the bed outward, but on the same window wall with the more symmetrical look of matching side tables and lamps. I pulled another large scale graphic as a focal wall, visible from the entry door.

And lastly, the same symmetrical look but with different pieces. The tall, tin headboard being the focal point as well as this crazy strong graphic paper.

After talking it all through, we decided the direction best suiting her was the upholstered day bed design. Take a look at the final product we just installed today. I love this eclectic room and we all agree it seems so much bigger. This is a great lounge space for teen girls !

One thing I did decided to add, just today . . . the inlay on the dresser we painted and used. This small detail will transform a simple dresser . . .

Fun day and an install dream . . no glitches at all and done in 2 hours !

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Beth Keim, Owner

At Lucy and Company something original is what you will find. Bright and bold, funky and fresh for all ages and all interests. One of A Kind pieces, original art, high-end furnishings. A full service design firm in Charlotte. North Carolina founded in 1999 and still going strong... Scan ideas, tips, finished projects, color inspiration, and just things I love. A little bit of everything is what my blog is all about and at the end of my week I enjoy looking back on my crazy week! Enjoy and thanks for stopping by . . .

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Maggie joined the firm in 2014. Working right along side Beth, learning and developing the firm's look while bringing new ideas and designs to the table. She particularly loves designing delicious bedrooms ! As another Contributing Editor, for Lucy and Company, check out some of her work and some of her favorite things ! She's is going to be one to watch !

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